Metro’s Sweet & Sour Carolina Coleslaw
This crunchy, tangy slaw skips the mayonnaise and sings with summer flavor. It’s bright and crisp on day one—but even better the next day, once the cabbage has had time to macerate. It is ideal picnic fare: no refrigeration required.
Metro’s Sweet & Sour Carolina Coleslaw
This mayo-free Carolina coleslaw is crisp, tangy, and vibrant—ideal for warm-weather gatherings or outdoor picnics. The cabbage and vegetables are drenched in a sweet-and-sour dressing that gets better as it rests.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 large green cabbage
- ½ medium green bell pepper
- ½ medium red bell pepper, or yellow bell pepper
- 2 carrots
- 1 medium red onion
For the Dressing
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- ⅔ cup neutral cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon celery seeds
Instructions
- Shred the cabbage, then julienne the bell peppers, peel and julienne the carrots and thinly slice the red onion into halfmoons about ¼ inch wide, placing all into a large heat-safe bowl.
- Combine the dressing ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Pour the hot dressing over the salad and toss until slightly wilted. Chill until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, strain off any excess liquid that has accumulated.
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 369mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 2961IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 1mg
